Friday, October 31, 2008

My pleated log cabin is finally finished .....this was done as a quilt as you go...even though this quilt is only 9 blocks it is still very heavy, lots of fabric, I am pleased I didn't continue making it larger, it fits perfectly on a couple of tables we have at home.....I am really happy with it...very warm here today...

Thursday, October 30, 2008

I received a parcel today in the post from Sweden...I was so excited it was delivered to me at work....and look what was inside..all these gorgeous goodies are from my Stitchers Angel Friend...Pia....I was just blown away...I just love the mouse stitchery Pia has used...she has made for me this beautiful folder, I will keep this for special stitcheries, and matching drawstring bag, I just love it.........two gorgeous pot holders, my kitchen is green so these will be just perfect...a Swedish Quilting Magazine filled with wonderful projects to do, and fabric such beautiful fabric, this will be made into something very special and there is still more, candy and chocolate, Pia tells me these are very popular in Sweden.....so is every one jealous of all my treats....Pia thank you so very very much I will cherish each and everyone of these gorgeous gifts you have made for me.......this has been so much fun thanks again the Helen for organizing such a fantastic swap....

Tuesday, October 28, 2008

I am hoping to finish this one off also for Finns Challenge....we did this as a mystery quilt quite a few years ago....just need to buy a bit of backing......so this will make 6 for Finns Challenge I do hope I can get them all done...have a fab day...

Monday, October 27, 2008

Millicent the Magnificent Mum is now finished, this is another completed Angel, not too many now to complete, three I think....not a nice day here today it is quite warm but there is a nasty wind blowing...don't you just hate the wind?...enjoy your day...

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Great day at Club Quilt today please check out our blog lots of great projects to share with you all....OK here it is "Ragged Square Quilt" from Amandajean'stutorial, I have actually put my squares on a bigger angle, that way there was not too much lining up to do...I had this all cut out ready to sew and it was very quick to do...I used 12 fat quarters plus 1 yard of fabric for the border, and there will be just enough left over for the bind....thanks again to Amandajean for Crazy Mom Quilts, just loved doing this one....

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Tomorrows project at Club Quilt is a pattern/tutorial that Amandajean from Crazy Mom Quilts posted on her blog earlier this week, I have loved the look of these quilts and thought why not..the pattern is "Ragged Squares Quilt", thanks so much Amandajean it was a fantastic tutorial.....the fabric I am using is Two Young Street by Prints Charming for Marcus Brothers.... today has been another glorious day, I am now sitting out on our back patio it is 7.14pm and we are having a light refreshment (I just love Coronas with lemon)...

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Today in the post I received more gifts....Hanne was having a draw on her blog and yes I won that as well....I have received this fantastic pattern for Christmas Stockings and can you believe this...Hanne designed this and it is her first pattern release..congratulations Hanne the pattern is excellent you must be so proud....and a yummy chocolate was also included with a lovely piece of fabric which will be perfect for one of the Christmas Stockings and all my goodies were wrapped up with raffia and a lovely hand made yo-yo.....so very special....Hanne thank you so very much I feel very privileged to have a signed copy of your very first pattern....

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Not much happening on the stitching front, this thing called work is taking over my life at the moment......working on another of my Angels, thought I would share a few photos of our back yard, some of my pots need a bit of TLC as well.....have a fab day it has turned a little cool today...

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Kris from "Tag Along Teddies"....had a draw and guess who was the winner.....yep me.....how lucky am I .... Kris designs patterns so there was one of those, plus all the threads, plus a fantastic little note pad.....Kris thank you so very much, I am thrilled with my gift...hugs to you....

Have to say another lovely day, oh we are so lucky...and when you receive treats like this in the post it is like yummy sweet icing on the top........

Monday, October 20, 2008

I think this maybe number five for Finn's Challenge.....and I thought this may be perfect for one of my outdoor tables....the photo on the bottom was to be a pillow case but I think it would make a nice table topper for a small round table I have....what do you think, I am open for suggestions....very warm here today - coming home at lunch time my car (Black Betty..bam-a-lam) she is a black Ford Focus...said it was 33 degrees Celsius...

Sunday, October 19, 2008

I have had it....no more of this....no quilts are going to sit in my cupboard any longer...LOL...

this quilt is called Cream On Cream it is a Kerry Swain (Cottage On The Hill) version of Rainbow Strippy as seen in Australian Patchwork and Quilting Year Book 1997......this has been in the cupboard for several years now....tomorrow I am sending this off to my favourite quilter "Betty" .......I do most of of my own quilts, but this one is very big and usually when they are this size I send them to Betty....Monday again tomorrow, where do the days go I am so far behind in reading my blogs in Blogline, I feel I am missing out on heaps...hopefully I will get a few read today....another glorious day in downtown Narromine....enjoy your day or night....

Saturday, October 18, 2008

What a beautiful spring day, just glorious.....this is number four to be completed for Finns Challenge.... I am finding all the projects to be completed now all I need to do is find the time....oh well......hope everyone has had a fantastic day...

Thursday, October 16, 2008

OK here it is my "Stitchers Angel" parcel all ready to fly off to its destination.....what a fantastic challenge this was, a huge big thankyou to Helen, for a job well done such a lot of work in organizing such an even and of course to these ladies for all the projects provided.....

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A few things about me...

I am happily married to James and have been for 34 years, we have three sons Luke 30 and
twins Chris and Josh
28. We have two dogs, our little man Ollie he is a Spoodle, and our other little mate Tarj he is a Chihuahua.